Paroled Roumanian Sheep Herder Sparks Jackson Battle
Four men were wounded in a lengthy gunfight in Jackson as Sam Calun, a parolee from Deer Lodge, opened fire in a saloon. Calun hid in a haystack during the chaos while townsfolk and Deputies responded, with about 400 shots fired and Dr. Buchen tending the wounded.
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Sam Calun
State Penitentiary
Jackson
Big Hole
Sherrowman
Calun
Ford
Wyman
Mooney
Dillon
Wisdom
Buchen
Red Cross
Frank Dunbar
Albert Holmes
France
Curtis Hospital
Deer Lodge
John Jackson
Big Hole Basin
the Big Hole
Ames man taken for appendicitis operation at Murray Hospital
Taken to Murray Hospital in Butte last Thursday for an appendicitis operation. The patient, a Ames Iowa man employed here in the past few months, was accompanied by A. L. Bidcon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Hospital
Lester Huntington
Ames
Iowa
Butte
A. L. Bidcon
Stalcup Sisters Die of Influenza in Montana Town
Three Stalcup sisters Jennie Ruth and Winnie Iona died within hours of each other in Twin Bridges Montana on December 12 1918 from influenza Jennie aged 32 Ruth 27 and Winnie Iona 23 had taught in various communities and were survived by parents Mr and Mrs W B Stalcup and brother Thomas W Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM with burial in Masonic cemetery
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Twin Bridges
Jennie
Ruth Stalcup
State Normal
Beloit
Kansas
Montana
Wisconsin Creek
Ruth
Winnie Iona
Renova
Mont
Stalcup
Thomas W
Masonic Cemetery
Noted Geologist Brought to County by Oil Firm
Interest in oil prospects revived as a renowned oil geologist is brought to the county by Montana Mutual Oil Company. Dr J Thorkelson of Anaconda serves as president. The geologist’s report convinces directors and other firms that commercial quantities may be struck within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Mutual Oil Company
J. Thorkelson
Anaconda
Death of Dorthea Leone Kee See in Silver City
News reached Dillon this week of the death December 8 in Silver City Iowa of Dorthea Leone eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Kee See late of Dillon. She was nearly ten and died of nephritis after four weeks illness. Brief funeral services were held at the cemetery due to influenza in the home. Dillon friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Silver City
Iowa
Dorthea Leone
5. Keesee
Death of William Staudher in Salmon City
William Staudher died at his Salmon City home from influenza. A son of Mr. and Mrs. George Staudher formerly of Dillon, he was 22 and survived by his parents a sister and a brother.
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William Staudher
Salmon City
George Staudher
Dillon
Staudher
Beaverhead County Tops War Savings Quota
Beaverhead county oversubscribed its 1918 War Savings quota by 18 000 selling 148 000 toward an allotment of 130 000. County chairman Hazelbaker announced the county joined Montana’s roll of honor as the tenth county to oversubscribe. Residents express gratitude for steadfast support amid war efforts.
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Beaverhead County
Hazelbaker
Montana
Beaverhead
Heavy Wheat Delivery to City Elevators
The city grain elevator and warehouses have seen two busy weeks as wagons pour in with wheat. Manager Williams reports over 60,000 bushels received and half shipped, projecting a total of about 159,000 bushels for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
John Northrup Arrives in Dillon After New York Training
John Northrup arrives in Dillon on Sunday from New York where he had been undergoing training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Northrup
Dillon Sunday
New York
Beaverhead County School Census Report Released
Superintendent Miss Elizabeth Sutherland releases Beaverhead county census data for forty districts totaling 2,227 children. General fund apportions $48,001.65 and library fund $1,194.50, totaling $49,996.15 at $22.46 per child with district allocations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Elizabeth Sutherland
Beaverhead County
Shortest Day of the Year Observed on December Twenty First
The article notes December 21 marks the shortest day and longest night annually. It explains temperature effects on expansion and contraction, and describes the sun's lesser path due to the earth's tilt, with reference to the tropics and Arctic darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Arctic Circle
Three Men Arrested on Robbery Charges
Three men John McKnight Leo Smith and B Cheek are jailed on robbery charges after an aged sheepherder was robbed of a small amount of change and a ring following a dinner invitation and a walk on a dark street. McKnight was arrested the same evening and the other two were captured the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKnight
Leo Smith
B. Cheek
Richwold Passes Through Town From San Diego
Winfred Richwold spends a few days in town en route to Salmon City Idaho after returning from a training camp at San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Richwold
Salmon City
Idaho
Mr. Richwold
San Diego
War Savings Campaign for Montana to Date
Figures from the state headquarters show Montana has sold 6,102,716.85 in war savings stamps by December 18 with 1,748,831.35 remaining to meet the quota. Daily sales are listed by the state central accounting post office. Citizens urged to invest a little each day while soldiers serve in France and the Rhine, framing purchases as duty rather than sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings
Montana
State Central Accounting Post Office
France
Rhine
Christmas Service Postponed in Dillon Union Event
A union Christmas service for all Dillon children will be held Sunday evening December 29 at 8 oclock in the public school auditorium. The program includes music and stereoptic slides of Christ s nativity and life. A Christmas offering for Bible lands children will be taken to aid Armenian children and others affected by the war. No evening services at local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audhorium
Dillon
Bible Lands
Arrives in New York John Gelhaus Informed of Safe Arrival
John Gelhaus received a wire from his son Albert stating he has arrived in New York safely. Gelhaus had spent the past month in a Liverpool hospital with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gelhaus
Albert
New York
Mr. Gelhaus
Liverpool
Christmas Service Planned at Public School Auditorium
Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m precede a Christmas service at 8:00 p m in the public school auditorium.
Schools Reopen Day After Christmas in Beaverhead County
Dr M A Walker city health officer announces Beaverhead county high school and Normal training school will reopen December 26. The district reports minimal new influenza cases with precautions and daily room and pupil health inspections. Normal college winter quarter starts January 6 with fall quarter ending January 4 after two holiday weeks cut and Saturday sessions. Rural training department schools continue sessions through holidays.
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M. A. Walker
Beaverhead County
Normal Training School
Dillon
State Normal College
Normal College
First Large Contingent of U.S. Soldiers Arrives Home
On December 2 1918 the Mauretania brought about 4000 American officers and men to New York harbor amid a loud welcome. December reports estimate 150000 to 175000 returned in December with about 700000 released from army camps before Christmas. Despite transportation challenges, demobilization is expected to proceed rapidly.
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Europe
New York Harbor
New York City
Burial and death notices from local towns
The Week’s local news notes the funeral of Miss Saxon Starr at Broundage parlors with burial in Mountain View Cemetery and the death of Mrs. J T Armitage in Wisdom with services held there. Mrs Armitage is survived by her husband one sister and four brothers including one in service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armitage
J. T. Armitage
Wisdom
France
Meltons Plan Holiday Visit Across West
Mrs. George M. Melton and son Monty left last week to join Mr. Melton in Missoula then travel to Baker City Oregon to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. Melton has been released from army service with the student army training corps in Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Melton
Monty
Missoula
Mr. Melton
Baker City
Ore
Student Army Training Corps
Parks and wife joined in Ruby Valley amid influenza care
Sargeant Arthur C. Parks returned from an eastern aviation camp and immediately headed to the Ruby valley to reunite with his wife who is nursing during the influenza epidemic. He is now rated as a sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant Parks
Arthur C. Parks
Ruby Valley
Mr. Parks
Sargeant
Rev Humphrey Conducts Monthly Services in Lima and Armistead
Rev H G Humphrey traveled to Lima last Thursday to lead the monthly services that evening. On Friday evening he held services at Armistead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Humphrey
Lima
Armistead
Opp Jr. Taken to Butte for Appendectomy
George Opp Jr., son of Mr and Mrs George Opp of this city, was taken to a hospital in Butte last Friday morning for an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
George Opp, Jr
George Opp
Christmas Dance Tonight by Baxter-Tonney Orchestra
The Baxter Tonney orchestra presents a Christmas dance at City Hall tonight. A very enjoyable Christmas Eve dance was held last evening, reflecting festive community entertainment.
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Baxter-Tonney Orchestra
Two Ditlon Boys in Casualty List
The casualty list dated December 19 includes Jacob A. H. Christenson and Paul Henneberry, both of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. H. Christenson
Paul Henneberry
Dillon
Christmas Roll Call in Dillon seeking 3,000 Red Cross members
Beaverhead chapter of the American Red Cross reports 1919 dues received slowly with under 500 members. Chairman Selway aims for at least 3,000 members countywide by January 1 and requests voluntary contributions via self addressed envelopes or Red Cross headquarters in the Andrus hotel.
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Beaverhead
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Selway
Beaverhead County
Red Cross Society
Andrus Hotel
Bounty Removed At Stockmen's Meeting In Big Hole Basin
The Stockmen's meeting rescinded a wolf bounty and adopted voluntary subscriptions. A list shows totals from firms and individuals reaching 112 percent of a dollar. eight wolves are rumored to be killed for a potential payout of 936 to the recipient. The Big Hole Basin News notes further that trapping and trailing the wolves remains costly and risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Miller Development Co
J. &. Shaw
Carl R. Huntley
W. R. Stone
H. W. Morrow
Geo.Nfrancis
Big Hole Basin News
Andy Danielson
Jesse W. Finsley
George Clemon
John Inacht
George Woodworth
Frank Husted
J. M. Neidt
T. J. Stephens
J. A. Louk
Tope Bros
Taddock Bros
C. A. Pruitt
George Stewart
Big Hole Basin
Metlen Hotel to undergo further improvements this year
Main Bros the managers. plan additional hotel upgrades after the first of the year following a recent investment in several thousand dollars. They redecorated all rooms and installed new plumbing heating lighting venting and water systems. A cabaret opened in connection with the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Bros
Metlen
J C Harrison Heads to California for Winter Visit
J C Harrison departed last week for Southern California to spend the winter with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. C. Harrison
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Heepherder
Will Staudher
Chazeretvech Merege
Ole
Steeds Reee
Wegety Aereier sSeee
Ebeortastteee Rites
Eee
U. S
Hera
Saxon Starr
Broundage
Ittev
Methodist Church
Stanley Starr
Mountain View
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